CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro gives the keynote address on stage during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro gives the keynote address on stage during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in ... more

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, left, and his brother Joaquin Castro, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro's brother, wave at delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. ... more

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: A man from the Texas delegation cheers during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: A man from the Texas delegation cheers during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC ... more

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: A man from the Texas delegation stands under a campaign sign during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: A man from the Texas delegation stands under a campaign sign during day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, ... more

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Rep. Charles Gonzalez of Texas and Rep. Nydia Velázquez of New York address the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rep. Charles Gonzalez of Texas and Rep. Nydia Velázquez of New York address the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Texas delegate Barbara Effinberger comes out of the photo booth at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Texas delegate Barbara Effinberger comes out of the photo booth at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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San Antonio, Texas Mayor Julian Castro talks to reporters at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. The mayor will give the keynote speech at the DNC.

San Antonio, Texas Mayor Julian Castro talks to reporters at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. The mayor will give the keynote speech at the DNC.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: Dalinda Guillen of Rio Grande City, TX wears a Texas necklace as she waits for the start of day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 4, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: Dalinda Guillen of Rio Grande City, TX wears a Texas necklace as she waits for the start of day one of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September ... more

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2-year-old Cinco Guillen, daughter of Texas delegate Dalinda Guillen, left, from Rio Grande City, plays a game at her seat at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

2-year-old Cinco Guillen, daughter of Texas delegate Dalinda Guillen, left, from Rio Grande City, plays a game at her seat at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Judge Jean Laster Boone from Waco Texas talks while sitting on her seat at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

Judge Jean Laster Boone from Waco Texas talks while sitting on her seat at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Rosa Salas of Houston, TX wears Texas state earings during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will start on September 4 and run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. less

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 03: Rosa Salas of Houston, TX wears Texas state earings during preparations for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 3, 2012 in Charlotte, North ... more

Houston voters selected Mayor Annise Parker in a nonpartisan city election, but she’s spending this week in Charlotte as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

Wednesday, she said she’s packed her schedule with events related to her job as Houston mayor.

“I am using this as an opportunity to advance Houston as a city,” she said. For instance, she’s hoping to win corporate grants for Houston’s bikeshare program from the myriad of corporate interests attending the convention. Industries ranging from banking to healthcare have representatives of their “philanthropic side” at the convention mingling with elected officials, she said.

Monday, Parker rolled up her sleeves to participate in the non-profit “Rebuilding Together” project that is constructing a modular home for the Wounded Warrior Project. Half of the home was built in Tampa during the Republican Convention, and the structure was moved to Charlotte so Democrats could also participate.

Tuesday, she attended a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, and Wednesday afternoon she’s on a panel discussion sponsored by the Democratic Mayors’ Association. Wednesday morning, she attended a brunch honoring San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro for his role as the keynote speaker at the convention Tuesday night.